Question 1

what do doctors normally do when you have elbow tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

Several things: We recommend rest, and avoiding repetitive activities.  Bracing may help.  Oral, topical, or injectable anti-inflammatories may be of use.  Platelet rich plasma injections.  Physical therapy, and when all else fails, possibly surgery.

Question 2

could i still train for my tennis tournament with elbow tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends how severe it is and it depends if playing tennis exacerbates the problem. It is best to have the problem treated before resuming competitive tennis.

Question 3

what are the good rehab exercises for medial (inner) elbow tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder rehab: Medial epicondylitis can be very frustrating and resistant to most treatments such as stretching, ice, etc.  Injections can be beneficial, as can phoresis (performed by physical therapist).  However, the current theory is that both types of epicondylitis: medial ("golfer") and lateral ("tennis") are actually due to shoulder instability/weakness that causes high stress to be referred to the elbow.

Question 4

how long should i wait before lifting weights again if i have elbow tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

Pain free: You should wait until your elbow is pain free before you start lifting weights. If lifting weights bothers your elbow, you should stop or modify the exercises. See a board certified orthopaedic surgeon is your symptoms persist.

Question 5

elbow tendinitis, what can be done?

Accepted Answer

Ice, rest, nsaids: I would start by eliminating the activity that
caused the problem along with ice
i would also suggest using nsaids which should help the problem
if the problem does not start to respond over a couple of weeks the next options based on
pain would be a cortisone injection or therapy.

Question 6

what can be done about elbow tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

Rest, ice : The key is to calm down your pain and inflammation in the affected tendon
this will be done with ice, nsaids and activity
avoidance
you may also benefit from a local cortisone
injection or physical therapy to help alleviate
your problem.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of elbow tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

Epicondylitis: Most common symptoms are inability to shake hands or grab something from the refrigerator. Pain on the lateral (outside) of the elbow is tennis elbow and medially (inside) it is golfer's elbow.  Treatment is strengthening the elbow with wrist exercises.

Question 8

what can i do to take care of elbow tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

REST and MODIFY: First, use the standard rest ice compression and use some otc meds such as tylenol, (acetaminophen) Ibuprofen or something that you have used before safely. Next , certainly modufy or restrict the amount of activity you are doing for a short time finally seek medical attention.
 Often   elbow tendonitis responds very well to conservative methods. Stretching and properly applied braces and stretches.

Question 9

how can i relieve tennis elbow (tendinitis)?

Accepted Answer

Few things to do: Good range of motion, stretching, use of elbow-strap, avoid the "traumatic activities" that caused your elbow trouble (such as playing tennis, hammering, repetitive lifting/twisting of hand/forearm) and use motrin/aleve may help. If not better, consult doc for eval of alterative treatment--different meds, physical therapy, and/or possible cortisone injection. Shockway therapy may help. Good luck.

Question 10

what is the best treatment for elbow tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

REST and MODIFY: First, use the standard rest ice compression and use some otc meds such as tylenol, (acetaminophen) Ibuprofen or something that you have used before safely. Next , certainly modufy or restrict the amount of activity you are doing for a short time finally seek medical attention.
 Often   elbow tendonitis responds very well to conservative methods. Stretching and properly applied braces and stretches.

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